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Dr. Majella Dempsey Presents on 'The Problem with Homework' at Mathsfest, Cork
Dr. Majella Dempsey, Maynooth University Department of Education, recently presented on 'The Problem with Homework' at Mathsfest in Cork.
Date: Thursday, 16 November 2017
PME Shortlisted for Postgrad Course of the Year
The Department of Education's Professional Master of Education (PME) has been shortlisted for the Postgraduate Course of the Year (Arts and Humanities) in the GradIreland Higher Education Awards 2018.
Date: Friday, 10 November 2017
Faculty of Social Science Poster Winner
Congratulations to BSc with Education students, AISHLING REILLY and AILBHE GARRY whose poster was selected as the Faculty of Social Science’s best poster at the Undergraduate Research Symposium by the Faculty Dean’s nominee judge, Professor Linda Connolly.
Date: Thursday, 26 October 2017
Have a read about one of Maynooth University's Department of Education students featured today in the Irish Independent
Have a read about one of Maynooth University's Department of Education students featured today in the Irish Independent.
Date: Wednesday, 04 October 2017
Maynooth University Department of Education at ECER Conference
Maynooth University Department of Education was very well represented at the recent ECER Conference in Copenhagen recently.
Date: Wednesday, 06 September 2017
Peter Hussey appointed as Artist in Residence in Initial Education
Peter Hussey appointed as Artist in Residence in Initial Education The Department of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of theatre-maker Peter Hussey as Artist in Residence in Initial Teacher Education in a residency supported by the Arts Council.
Date: Monday, 21 August 2017
We need to counter persistent disadvantages for migrant students, say international experts
Many first and second generation migrants face significant disadvantages when it comes to education, according to evidence presented today at Maynooth University. The fifth annual Maynooth Education Forum will see leading international experts demonstrate migrant students are adversely affected by a range of factors, including language proficiency, socio-economic inequality, and teacher expectations.
Date: Friday, 16 June 2017
Curriculum must not be just for 'white Irish' only, expert warns
The teaching of history and other subjects in Ireland must develop to reflect the cultures and experiences of new immigrant communities, an education expert has warned. http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/education/curriculum-must-not-be-just-for-white-irish-only-expert-warns-35788791.html
Date: Friday, 09 June 2017
Migrant Students at risk of being left behind by Irish policymakers
According to the most recent OECD report, 10% of students in primary schools and about 8% of students in post-primary schools have immigrant backgrounds. They are at risk of being left behind if no action is taken by Irish education policymakers.
Date: Monday, 05 June 2017
New Course: Doctor of Education with specialisms in teacher education and educational leadership
Maynooth University Department of Education is offering a Doctor of Education with specialisms in teacher education and educational leadership, commencing in September 2017.
Date: Thursday, 11 May 2017